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**ConoMadura** · 01-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Also, while im on the topic of enlightenment, is it possible to attain enlightenment without fully following the noble eightfold path?

For example, can one who isnt necessarily a vegitarian, or occassionally has some wine or beer, etc. But, who still maintains right thought, right understanding, and right intention, still achieve enlightenment? Or must the path fully be followed in order to achieve enlightenment? Will clinging to past pleasures (perhaps video games, movies, fine food, etc.) hold one back from achieving enlightment?

More or less, im asking if someone who is generally good (but not wholly good) can still achieve enlightenment eventually?

(perhaps only one who is enlightened can answer this question?)

01-03-2011, 11:04 PM	#13
ConoMadura Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	Also, while im on the topic of enlightenment, is it possible to attain enlightenment without fully following the noble eightfold path? For example, can one who isnt necessarily a vegitarian, or occassionally has some wine or beer, etc. But, who still maintains right thought, right understanding, and right intention, still achieve enlightenment? Or must the path fully be followed in order to achieve enlightenment? Will clinging to past pleasures (perhaps video games, movies, fine food, etc.) hold one back from achieving enlightment? More or less, im asking if someone who is generally good (but not wholly good) can still achieve enlightenment eventually? (perhaps only one who is enlightened can answer this question?)
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